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Lemon Cream

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This lemon cream is similar to lemon curd but smoother and quite possibly more delicious. 

Lemon cream recipe

Ryon’s brother and family left this week.  They were here for 8ish days and it was just no stop while they were here.  The kids played all day and we did a bunch of tourist-y things together.  We went to the beach twice, we went to the aquarium, we toured the Lexington, we went to San Antonio for the day, we had Avery’s birthday party.  I absolutely loved having them here.  It was nice to have a big group of people to cook for too.  But the day they left, I powered down.  I woke up super early to see them off, went back to bed and stayed in bed the entire day. 

Well, not the ENTIRE day.  I took the kids to school and picked them up.  And fed them.  And that’s about it.

Easy lemon cream recipe

And then I started thinking about my mommas birthday that was in a few days.  I got her a small present but she wanted to go shopping without the kids for her birthday.  Well, helllllo, I can’t say no to that!  Ryon watched the kiddos Saturday morning and we headed off to shop the day away. 

We started at World Market and OHMYGAH it was so nice to be able to shop without having to ask the kids to be quiet, or put back things they grabbed or take 134353 bathroom breaks just so they can get out of the cart for a hot minute.  We were actually able to LOOK AT STUFF.  It was nice and I enjoyed every.single.minute. 

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Homemade lemon cream recipe

We headed to another store and as soon as I walked in the door I was annoyed.  The store was packed with people.  And kids.  So many babies.  I made the best of it and browsed around a bit.  I grabbed a few things to try on and then went and stood in line for the dressing rooms.  A line.  To try on clothes.  I just shook my head and sucked it up.  And then I became even more annoyed when the ladies already in the dressing rooms started using the sales people as personal shoppers.  Even the sales lady was annoyed.  Oh and of course there was a tired baby crying behind me.  [Not that I mind crying babies.  I actually wanted to scoop him up and rock him to sleep right there.  In the dressing room line.]

After what seemed like an hour [see 15 minutes maybe] I was finally able to snag a dressing room.  And nothing fit right.  I was ready to toss in the towel and just head home.

Delicious lemon cream that is perfect on pancakes, toast, waffles or anything!

I did end up with a pair of shoes that I’m not telling Ryon about [love youuuu] and my mom got a bunch of new clothes.  And two new pairs of shoes.  And we may have matching shoes now, but that’s totally acceptable right?  To have the same shoes as your mom?  You really don’t have to answer that.  I know the answer.  I’m getting old. 

Lemon cream! How to make your own lemon cream -which is amazing on toast, pancakes and everything really!

We ended up ordering in some food for dinner and had cake after.  Ryley helped nemaw [see: how my kids say grandma] blow out her candles and we all went home and to bed early.  And you know what my mom got for her birthday?  A bike.  One of those cool old school cruiser bikes.  She has been wanting one for awhile now and we found one that was on sale.  And guess what she says I need for mother’s day?  THE SAME BIKE.  Maybe we can wear our new shoes while riding our matching bikes.  Then we can come home, have a cup of tea and watch Murder She Wrote.  I’m actually ok with that whole scenario. 

Lemon Cream

Lemon Cream

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • 1/3 cup of lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
  • ice for cooling
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Whip together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy and a pale yellow.
  • Mix in the lemon zest and the lemon juice.
  • Make a double boiler by placing two similar sized saucepans on top of each other. The bottom pan should have a few inches of water. Bring to a boil and place the saucepan with the lemon mixture on top.
  • Cook the lemon mixture, whisking often, until it starts to thicken and becomes pudding like. About 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Mix in the butter and place the pan/bowl in an ice bath to allow the mixture to thicken.
  • When slightly cooled, fold in the heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  • Allow to cool and enjoy!

    • Notes

    Can be used for up to 3 days if placed in the fridge.

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    Comments

    1. Susan the farm quilter

      April 21, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Sounds like you needed the break with your mom!!! Even fun is exhausting!!! I went shopping a few years ago with my MIL and I found I purse that I loved…she loved it too and bought the identical purse!! I love to be “twins” with her! My mom used to buy the same things I did and I find that my daughters influence my choices as well. I think it is a way to reinforce our connection with those we love!

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      • Kelley

        April 22, 2015 at 8:59 pm

        Haha! That’s awesome Beth! We do too, but this was the first time we bought the same shoes at the same time. lol. Hope you enjoy the lemon cream!

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    5. Beth

      May 5, 2015 at 6:06 pm

      Oh gosh! Quite the day! Now you have me thinking about browsing world market online.. too bad I don’t have a real store to go to!

      Reply

    8. Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen

      May 6, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Oh my gosh, sounds like you and your mom had a blast! And HOW COOL that she got one of those old school bikes! I think they are so cute. You should totally get one to match. 🙂 And this lemon cream! I want to slather this on a big ole stack of pancakes!

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    11. Beverley Wright

      November 8, 2015 at 1:46 am

      I’m a nut for anything lemon and this sounds great! Tell me, do you whip the cream and then fold into the rest or is the cream in liquid form? Thanks Bev

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    12. Arion

      December 4, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      I love this recipe! My sons 7th birthday party is tomorrow and I’m filling the middle of a double decker white/butter cake with this, just doubled the recipe. Super excited! Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply

    14. Michele

      February 5, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Holy YUM! Made this for our lemon poppyseed pancakes this morning and it was delicious! I couldn’t stop licking the spoon. Thanks for the recipe.

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    15. Sparks

      February 13, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Getting old my tuchis. When your kids are looking forward to a day free of their kids to take you shopping, then you can >think< you're getting old, maybe. Going to try this later today since I have a bag of fresh Costco lemons in the cold drawer.

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    17. Anna

      August 6, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      This recipe sounds so yummy! May have to give it a try…make some pancakes and use Lemon Cream instead of syrup (although I do LUV my pure maple syrup!). However, that won’t happen today. I’m a Fibromite & have been down for a few days due to storms in the area (and some very loud thunder booms to close to home!)…but I’m on the mend. Need to get the kitchen in order & work on laundry and then it’s pancakes & Lemon Cream! YUM-O!

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    18. Mary

      March 5, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Have to try your Lemon Cream! Someone I know loves all things Lemon! p.s. love your moments with your Mom… I lost mine as a young girl… just saying?

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    20. Rita Beverley

      March 29, 2017 at 11:05 pm

      G’day Kelley,

      saying hi from down under (Sydney, Australia).
      your recipe sounds delish and looks easier to make than lemon curd.

      loved reading about your mum and daughter shopping day. my sister and I have days like that with our mum, she’s in her early 80’s and every moment we spend with her is treasured.

      regards Rita

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      • Kelley

        April 11, 2017 at 7:04 pm

        Hi Rita! I like the consistency of the lemon cream over lemon curd. And I agree – every moment together with family should be treasured! Tell your mum hello from Texas for me!

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    21. Melanie

      April 8, 2017 at 4:59 pm

      This stuff is great! I may try whipping the cream until stiff before folding it in as a pie filling. It is amazing as it is though!

      Reply

    22. Tatia Randolph

      July 12, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      So, no mention of scones here. I’m hoping they will be good with scones for my tea parties. Must admit I got teary-eyed about the mom part. Just got to spend 10 days visiting my young adult daughter who lives across the country. Haven’t seen my own mom in a couple of years due to circumstances and am looking forward to seeing her soon. I so miss those moments with my mom and daughters. Sometimes we just call and have tea together over the phone.

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    23. Sara

      March 8, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      This was excellent! I made it for a cheesecake topping. Divine! Not a fan of chewy rind though so I will use lemon essential oil next time and omit that.

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    24. Linda

      June 22, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Made it and it is delicious. However, I did not need to whisk it for 10 minutes but 6 minutes to have a pudding like consistency.

      Reply

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